2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Meursault Village appellation
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone soil over a former river bed
Harvest Dates Pinot Noir harvest began on 13 September 2024; this is the producer's grape-level vintage start date, not a stated completion date for this individual plot.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 17 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates and sorted; 50% were retained as whole bunches and the remainder destemmed. The 17-day cuvaison took place in temperature-controlled open oak vats, with punching down twice daily during active alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was completed at 100%, followed by 16 months entirely in oak barrels. The producer labels this release Organic Wine.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, February 2026: ruby red; floral aromas of slightly wilted rose petals developing into lively blackcurrant; tangy blackcurrant and small-berry palate, refined and appetizing, with fresh spicy tannins.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Meursault Village appellation
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone soil over a former river bed
Harvest Dates The Domaine's harvest began on 20 August 2020 with Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir and ended on 2 September 2020; these are estate-level vintage dates rather than plot-specific dates.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 17 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Fruit came from a 0.25-hectare plot and was handpicked into small crates and sorted; 47% whole bunches were used and the remainder was destemmed. The 17-day cuvaison occurred in temperature-controlled open oak vats, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was completed at 100%, followed by 18 months entirely in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, April 2022: dark, intense black-red; ripe Burlat black cherry, peppery spice and clove; dense, fleshy black-berry palate with green pepper and fresh mint, finishing with ripe, fresh and savory tannins.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Meursault Village appellation
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone soil over a former river bed
Harvest Dates The Domaine's 2018 harvest ran from 29 August through 12 September; these are estate-level vintage dates rather than plot-specific dates.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 21 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed. The 21-day cuvaison occurred in temperature-controlled open oak vats, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was completed at 100%, followed by 18 months entirely in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, June 2020: intense ruby red; ripe raspberry and floral aromas; liquorice, crisp fruit, mint and clove, with a fruity texture and solid savory tannins.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Meursault Village appellation
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone soil over a former river bed
Harvest Dates The Domaine's 2016 harvest started on 20 September; this is an estate-level vintage start date rather than a stated completion date for this individual plot.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 18 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed. The 18-day cuvaison occurred in temperature-controlled open oak vats, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was completed at 100%, followed by 17 months entirely in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, April 2018: intense ruby red; red fruit, cherry, cherry stone and fresh almond; fruity and dense, with fresh, enveloping spicy tannins.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Meursault Village appellation
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone soil over a former river bed
Harvest Dates Picking began on 2 October 2013; this is the producer's estate-level vintage start date rather than a stated completion date for this individual plot.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 17 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed. The 17-day cuvaison occurred in temperature-controlled open oak vats, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was completed at 100%, followed by 21 months entirely in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, November 2015: intense ruby red; grain-bearing berries with flinty notes; spicy and fruity flavors with dense tannins.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 rue des Santenots, 21190 Meursault, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 23 85
Email
Owner
Labruyere Family
Cellarmaster
Nadine Gublin